Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: Employees at Top 40 distributor BAMKO (asi/131431) say the company has a team-first culture that values diversity, collaboration and employee well-being. They appreciate that leadership provides clear direction, listens to employee feedback and leads by example.

There’s a spirit of healthy competition that fuels the firm’s collective efforts, pushing employees to embrace challenges and relish opportunities to perform under pressure.

In addition, BAMKO routinely recognizes employees for doing a good job, through formal programs and more informally as well. The firm also provides a remote work model that employees value because they feel they can be the most efficient, effective and productive with less stress.

Top Benefits & Perks: BAMKO offers flexible work hours, “Summer Fridays,” and professional development opportunities that include mentorship, training programs and career-advancing skill enhancement. There are also peer groups like Pet Club, Foodie Club and Women in Business. Planned activities include the firm’s BAMMY Awards to recognize team members, a virtual escape outing for Halloween, a virtual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, wellness challenges and a volunteer month.